“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” –Bob Marley

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Day 79, Hastings - Brighton.
The long steep climb out of Eastbourne was worth the effort for views of the chalk cliffs and rolling green countryside at Beachy Head.
A small plaque low to the ground caught my attention. On it was an extract from Psalm 93. This was totally unexpected, but it was a nice reminder; God is always greater than all of our troubles.
In Brighton I bought myself an ice cream on the seafront, and listened to a Salvation Army band play on the pier.
I was expecting to stay with another Warmshowers host in Brighton, but we had miscommunicated, so when I turned up I found I couldn't stay. I had spotted a hostel on the way, so went there. They were full. It was the Labour Party political conference that weekend; everywhere was full. Fortunately there was a campsite that did have room for my tiny two-man tent.
Not everything had gone to plan, but as it said on the plaque; God is greater than our troubles.
2yrs ago - cycle around Britain - day 79

Loving the bright street art! So beautiful and happy! Actually sat here for a half an hour waiting for somebody to come by to take a photo of me. And nobody walked by so I set my phone on top of the parked car and set a timer for 10 seconds LOL!!! Haha have you ever done that?

Through all my years of travel, 50+ counties, hundreds of cities something has become so obvious. Everyone wants the same thing. We all desire to love and be loved. That's it. That's the big secret of life. Approach every individual with that realization and it is so easy to find the best in someone. He just wants to love. She just wants to be loved. That's it. #loveandletlove